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The Big Date! (O.H. continues…)

chanson, February 23, 2009

On Monday I was really dreading going to my French class. I waited until the very last second before the bell to go to the classroom. It was natural to arrive a little later for that class anyway because it was the class right after the period when I had seminary, which was in a different building.

When I arrived at French class, Tanya was already there of course. Her seat was right next to mine. As soon as she saw me she gave me this huge smile and said “Hi Jared.” I just glared at her and turned the other way as I took my seat. Read the rest of the story »

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Comments (2)

  1. Hellmut says:
    February 24, 2009 at 8:09 am

    I can’t wait for the rest of the date.

  2. chanson says:
    February 24, 2009 at 9:13 am

    Thanks!! 😀

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